Vighnaharta Ganesh
Vighnaharta Ganesh showcases the journey of the deity Ganesha and presents a magical visual extravaganza with impeccable production design, celestial costumes and ingenious audio-visual experience through Motion Capture technology. This technology will make the emotional journey of how Ganesha transformed from being an ostracized child to "Prathamesh" amongst Gods, a more endearing and realistic experience. Motion Capture technology and animatronics which will be used for the first time on Indian Television, after being extensively used in Hollywood. This technology will replace the age old depiction of Lord Ganesha with an inert mask and bring alive the detailed life-like movements and facial expressions to the fore giving the viewers a delightful visual treat. This magnum opus is supported by a stellar star-cast that includes Uzair Basar playing Ganesha, Akanksha Puri as Parvati, Malkhan Singh as Shiv, Basant Bhatt as Kartikeya and Anand Garodia as Narada Muni.
Overview
Vighnaharta Ganesh showcases the journey of the deity Ganesha and presents a magical visual extravaganza with impeccable production design, celestial costumes and ingenious audio-visual experience through Motion Capture technology. This technology will make the emotional journey of how Ganesha transformed from being an ostracized child to "Prathamesh" amongst Gods, a more endearing and realistic experience. Motion Capture technology and animatronics which will be used for the first time on Indian Television, after being extensively used in Hollywood. This technology will replace the age old depiction of Lord Ganesha with an inert mask and bring alive the detailed life-like movements and facial expressions to the fore giving the viewers a delightful visual treat. This magnum opus is supported by a stellar star-cast that includes Uzair Basar playing Ganesha, Akanksha Puri as Parvati, Malkhan Singh as Shiv, Basant Bhatt as Kartikeya and Anand Garodia as Narada Muni.
Episodes
1. Tarakasura's Wish
Far away from the peace and tranquillity of Kailash, Tarakasura evokes Lord Brahma. Impressed by his disciple, Brahma appears before Tarakasura , who asks Brahma to bless him with immortality. But, Brahma refuses to fulfil Tarakasura 's demand. Tarakasura tricks Brahma and requests that he shall be killed only by Shiv's progeny. Brahma grants T?rak?sura his wish. Devlok is terrified of this prospect as Tarakasura wants to take over the realm of the gods.
2. The Disfigured Portrait
A worried Goddess Parvati tells Lord Shiva that the portrait of the child she drew has somehow become disfigured. Lord Shiva assures Goddess Parvati that the image is a reflection of what is awaiting her in the near future. When Lord Shiva informs her that they will have a second child soon, Goddess Parvati asks him about the promise he had made to the Devas.
3. Vishnu Grants Parvati Her Wish
Shiv promises Parvati that her fast will not be broken because of him in the future again. Parvati goes to a secluded spot and begins her tapasya. Vishnu appears before Parvati and fulfils her wish: Parvati will bear a child who bears all the qualities of the Shiv, Vishnu, and Brahma.
